Re: What software for programmers on a fresh install?

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"MSCHAEF.COM" <mschaef@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:zpednZMcW7a4Fj3eRVn-uA@xxxxxxxxx
> In article <fp_nf.2871$PQ3.522943@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> John <john@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> ...
> >When ever I buy a new computer, the first thing I do is wipe the drive
and
> >reinstall everything, so I have exactly what I need/want and nothing
more.
>
> If you're developing application for the desktop, it might be a good idea
> _not_ to do this. That way, you're running a machine that's likely to be
> closer to the typical users' configuration.
>
I used to think this way, then I figured out that my environment (the
compiler, editor, etc.) had different requirements from my user's system.
Yes, I need to test on a typical users' configuration, but my development
has entirely different requirements. For instance, I really need a
dual-screen system. Non of the apps I develop can take advantage of such a
system.


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